GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Lope, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Loped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Loping.] [See Leap.]
   1. To leap; to dance. [Prov. Eng.] “He that lopes on the ropes.”  Middleton.
   
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   2. To move with a leaping or bounding stride, as a horse. [U.S.]
   
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   3. To run with an easy, bounding stride; -- of people.
   
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